Mehdiabad (Persian: مهديآباد) is a village located in the Jowkar Rural District, within the Central District of Malayer County, Hamadan Province, Iran.
Geography
- Country: Iran
- Province: Hamadan
- County: Malayer
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Jowkar
Demographics
According to the 2006 national census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mehdiabad had a population of 1,189 individuals, comprising 267 families. No more recent official population data are readily available.
Administrative Details
- Settlement Type: Village
- Timezone: Iran Standard Time (IRST) UTC+3:30; Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) UTC+4:30 during daylight saving time.
Etymology
The name “Mehdiabad” combines the personal name “Mehdi” (a common given name in the Islamic world) with the Persian suffix “‑abad,” meaning “inhabited place” or “town.”
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Statistical Center of Iran.
All information presented is derived from verifiable census and administrative records; no speculative content is included.
